Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 12:44AM CDT until April 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 10:44pm
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.
* WHERE...Rock River from Swanson Road in Roscoe downstream to
Shorewood Park in Loves Park, including the Latham Park gauge.
* WHEN...Until late this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Boathouses threatened along the river in
Machesney Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall through
the day.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this morning.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: